The U.S. contributed $930 million to the World Food Program in 2002,
four times greater than the next largest donor, and 51 percent of total
contributions to rid the world of famine.
- The U.S. has accelerated its funding to the World Food Program in 2003,
contributing $754 million in the first five months alone, in response
to urgent needs in Africa, Afghanistan, Iraq, and North Korea.
In 2003, the U.S. has committed $1.4 billion in global emergency food
assistance, including $850 million to Africa to combat famine.
For 2004, President Bush proposed a new, flexible $200 million Famine
Fund to meet dire emergency needs on a case-by-case basis.
The U.S. continues to be the world leader in supporting agriculture development
programs crucial to increasing productivity and breaking the famine cycle
through bi-lateral assistance programs, providing $493 million in 2003,
of which $164 million is for Africa.
